Dr Francis Vorhies

Earthmind

Verifying conservation in wildlife ranches

Dr Francis Vorhies has more than three decades of international experience in sustainable development and sustainable business, particularly with respect to biodiversity conservation. This includes setting up the economics and business programmes at the International Union for Conservation of Nature and working for the African Wildlife Foundation and the Earthwatch Institute. He is the founder and executive director of Earthmind which focuses on the nexus between commerce and conservation.